Radical Party of the Left

The Radical Party of the Left is a liberal political party in France, founded in 1971. The party was founded after a split with the Radical Party of France, opposing the Radical Party's centrist policies and instead aligning with the leftist bloc that included the Socialist Party of France and the French Communist Party. However, Bernard Tapie moved the party towards the center during the 1990s, and it supported the social democrat Segolene Royal in the 2007 presidential election. The party would remain a loyal ally of the PS, but it is strongly attached to private property and more moderate stances.